What's on in Belfast this week
We've gathered 45 events happening in Belfast between 12 May – 17 May across 21 venues — led by music (22), theatre (7) and comedy (6), including 4 free-entry events. Click any event to see times, prices and book direct.
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Top picks this week
Hand-picked from 45 events
The Dark World of Wuthering Heights
The MAC, Belfast
The History of Mermaids, Sea Spirits & Women
The MAC, Belfast
MHANI: Poetry Corner
The Black Box, Belfast
All 45 events
Tuesday 15 May
8 events
Luke Combs UK
The Limelight, Belfast
Ulster Orchestra: Reimaginings
Ulster Hall, Belfast
Serena Terry: Therapy
The SSE Arena , Belfast
Skills Talk with Diva Opera Costume/Wigs Team
Carlisle Memorial Church, Belfast
Dune: Part One
Omniplex Dundonald, Belfast
SMITH AND SNIFF – On That Live Of Things in Belfast
The MAC, Belfast
PM Big Band Cabaret
Belvoir Players Studio, Belfast
Danny Tango
The Devenish Complex, Belfast
Wednesday 16 May
15 events
Emma Doran: Emmaculate
The MAC, Belfast
The Mush Room with guest DJ BLOOM
The Menagerie, Belfast
Chalk
The Limelight, Belfast
La Bohme
Carlisle Memorial Church, Belfast
Sanctum Sanctorium - The Darkside of the 80's
The Limelight, Belfast
Savannah Gardner Band
Crescent Arts Centre, Belfast
Urban Chic - All Black Party
The Deer's Head, Belfast
Kate Butch
Belfast Waterfront, Belfast
Afternoon Delight Saturday Comedy
The Black Box, Belfast
Top Gun: Maverick
Cineworld Belfast, Belfast
The Irish Rock Tribute Show
Belvoir Players Studio, Belfast
Backbone Blues Band
The American Bar, Belfast
Guinness Blues Caf - The Lee Hedley Band
The Deer's Head, Belfast
Ulster Orchestra: Symphonic Queen
Belfast Waterfront, Belfast
K-Pop Forever!
The SSE Arena , Belfast
Thursday 17 May
5 eventsThe Unholy Gospel Band
The Black Box, Belfast
Dance Inspirations Express Yourself Live Tour
The MAC, Belfast
Celtic Heart
Belfast Waterfront, Belfast
Beauty and The Beast JNR
Stranmillis College Theatre, Belfast
Suitcases and Skies
Ulster Hall, Belfast
Monday 14 May
7 events
Kaz Hawkins – Coming Home
The MAC, Belfast
Christopher Macarthur-Boyd: Howling At The Moon
The MAC, Belfast
UEFA European Women's Under 17 Championship
Windsor Park, Belfast
MHANI: Open Decks
The Black Box, Belfast
A Tale of 2 Cities
Ulster Sports Club, Belfast
Thomas Green: Brainstorm
The Limelight, Belfast
Guinness Belfast City Blues Festival 2026 Press Launch
Kellys Cellars, Belfast
Saturday 12 May
3 eventsThe Dark World of Wuthering Heights
The MAC, Belfast
The History of Mermaids, Sea Spirits & Women
The MAC, Belfast
MHANI: Poetry Corner
The Black Box, Belfast
Sunday 13 May
7 events
The Wheaton College Symphony Orchestra
Ulster Hall, Belfast
Nate Bergman, Robbie McMinn
Belfast Barge, Belfast
Paperback Launch: Chloe Michelle Howarth - Heap Earth Upon It
No Alibis Bookshop, Belfast
Morning Melodies at the Carlisle Memorial
Carlisle Memorial Church, Belfast
Cally Beaton: Namaste Motherf*ckers
Belfast Waterfront, Belfast
Chance Peña
The Limelight, Belfast
MHANI: Black Box Open Mic
The Black Box, Belfast
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